The only real question at opening tip of the the Boston Celtics at Washington Wizards St. Patrick’s Day game was the final margin of Boston’s victory.
The Wizards are arguably the NBA’s weakest team this season, and they were missing Kyle Kuzma (shoulder), Deni Avdija (knee), Tyus Jones (back), Bilal Coulibaly (wrist), Marvin Bagley III (back), Landry Shamet (calf), and Isaiah Livers (hip).
Sharp-eyed readers may have picked up that Washington’s injured list includes its entire starting five. Eugene Omoruyi sprained an ankle during the game.
Boston was missing key players, as well, including Jaylen Brown (ankle), Derrick White (hand), and Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring).